The use of furnaces in winter is a necessity for many families. However, when appropriate precautions are not taken, these devices can become a fatal risk.
This week, the tragedy in the Buenos -Aires area Villa Devoto returned to focus on the safety when using heating: five people, including a four -year -old girl, died of poisoning with carbon monoxide while they were sleeping. Only three -year -old child managed to survive and was urgently hospitalized.
This fact lit up the alarm about the proper use of furnaces in Argentinean houses and the importance of revising their work before their illumination.
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Stoves: how to find out, they are safe, they are safe?
Not all stoves are the same or suitable for all places. When installing the heater, it is necessary to take into account several factors that determine whether their use is safe:
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Balanced or free shooting: stoves with a balanced shot are the most recommended, since they displace gases abroad. Natural or ventilation shooting can be dangerous in closed spaces.
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The location of the artifact: gas stoves in bathrooms or bedrooms should never be placed if they are not turned on for these environments.
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Official certification: the key to make sure that the product has the security of the Ministry of Energy.
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Professional installation: The stoves should be placed by registered bsinists. Households with hoses are extremely risky.
Carbon oxide: invisible risk
A poorly installed or poor condition can radiate carbon monoxide, toxic gas that does not smell or color, and this can cause death in a matter of minutes.
Intoxication begins with symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness or nausea, and is often confused with general discomfort, which delays medical care.
Therefore, annual maintenance of furnaces is fundamental: a deregulated burner or a difficult output can be sufficient for gas accumulation without noted.
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How to prevent accidents from a furnace?
The most effective way to avoid tragedies, such as Villa Devoto, is to take the main, but important measures for prevention:
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Check the stoves every year, until winter.
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Environmental ventilation daily, even cold.
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Do not use a furnace without an exterior in the bedrooms.
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Install carbon monoxide detectors at home.
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Do not leave the slabs lit at night or when there are no people, do not wake up.
What stoves should choose?
For a closed environment or where it falls asleep, balanced shooting is the best option. There are also electric furnaces as a safe alternative, especially if the place does not have good ventilation.
